Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)
- Job ref
- 437-6391431
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Claire House
- Town
- Wigan
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Administration Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Wigan Admin Teams for a Team Administrator.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high quality administration support in an efficient and timely manner.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, IT competency in Word, Excel and Outlook and a broad range of administrative experience. You will be part of a team of administrators providing admin cover to our service users, clinicians and other health professionals.
If you have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, this will be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills.
Main duties of the job
The Team Administrator will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Wigan Later Life and Memory Service.
The post holder will provide an administrative function to the managers, minute taking of meetings, typing of letters, filing, diary management and other general administrative duties.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Typing/WP RSAII or equivalent or demonstrable experience.
Desirable criteria
- ECDL NVQ2 Business Administration GCSE English grade A-C or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an office environment.
Desirable criteria
- Audio Typing experience Experience of working within the NHS or related healthcare experience Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of office procedures Familiar with Microsoft Office.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook Awareness of Recovery Model Awareness of children/vulnerable adults guidelines.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as member of a team. Ability to operate and maintain filing systems both manual and electronic. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
Other Requirments
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to service users, carers and other staff. Good time management. Commitment to service development. Commitment to effective team work. Flexible approach to working. Willingness to undertake training appropriate to the post. Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yvonne Cumberbirch
- Job title
- Deputy Business Admin Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01942 631752
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